4 Years On With Imaginarium Designs...

I have spent four AMAZING years with Imaginarium Designs. I love this team with all my heart, but it is now time for me to move on. Life has called, and it has other plans for me at the moment. So I will share my last two Imaginarium Design projects with you, and several other projects that I have created over the years during my time with Imaginarium Designs.  

DREAMCATCHER My very last project with Imaginarium Designs. Not an easy project, but the final product was completely worth the effort. This now proudly hangs in my youngest daughter's room. 

PRECIOUS BABY FRAME

My second last project with Imaginarium Designs. This item is actually for sale in my Etsy store if anyone is interested (link at the top of my blog). 

 KNOWING YOU CANVAS

My second ever canvas. I created this back in 2013, and it is still one of my favourite creations. This also hangs proudly in my eldest daughter's room. 

BELIEVE WALL PLAQUE

Another of my favourite projects. I just love all the details and butterflies. 

DREAMS CANVAS

My second favourite canvas - I created this for a charity auction back in 2014. I have no idea who purchased it, or where it now hangs, but I sure do hope it brings smiles to someone's face.

MAGIC LAYOUT

Layouts have always been my "thing". I was a late bloomer when it came to off the page projects and canvases. This is still one of my favourites. Created back in 2012. 

PRETTY KITTY LAYOUT Over the years, I have learnt not to be scared, and to scrap in different styles. Here's one of my more grungy attempts. Created in 2014.

 TOTALLY ADORE LAYOUT

How time flies, lol! I think I created this back in 2014 at the E2C Retreat. I can remember wanting to experiment with layers and washi tape. 

GIRLY GIRL LAYOUT Still one of my absolute favourite layouts. I just fell in love with the colours.  Created back in 2012. 
And so an era comes to an end.  But I cannot wait to see what life holds for me on the other side of the door that has opened. :)
Happy crafting!!! xxx

Imaginarium Designs January Projects...

Busy! Busy! Busy! 

I've been scrapping like crazy in between family holidays in Robe and the Country Swimming Championships in Mt Gambier. I found just enough time to create a layout and a mini canvas as part of my January Design Team projects for Imaginarium Designs. I'll be creating and sharing one more project towards the end of the month.

My first project is a mini steampunk canvas that I have created to hang in my room. I wanted something a little different, but something that also represented my style, and this is the end result. I am totally in love with it, and no, my daughter will not be getting it, no matter how much she begs. ;-)

Yes, in my usual style I have added glitter and sparkle. How could I not? 

My second project is a layout I created with photos I took, while on our family summer holiday down in Robe. Our family seriously had the most wonderful and relaxed time. 

I've used Webster's Pages Beautiful Chic paper range for this creation. 

Thanks for stopping by and joining me. If you would like to see more photos or the product and technique details, please visit the Imaginarium Designs blog. 
I'll be back sometime later next week after I have stopped travelling all over the state with my family (I am currently in Mt Gambier). :)
Cheers and hugs, xxx

November Projects for Imaginarium Designs...

I was recently asked if I would like to donate an item for a charity auction to raise funds for bowel cancer research. Having lost so many of my relatives to cancer, I said yes. So I created a canvas using Imaginarium Designs chipboard, and made it part of my Design Team commitment for November. (Don't laugh, I kind of did the same for the rest of my November projects too, lol!)

I seriously had so much fun creating this canvas. I think I should find time to make some more (especially since my eldest daughter was NOT impressed when I gave this one away). 

I have used Marion Smith's Motley paper range, along with lots of Prima and Kaisercraft flowers, ID chipboard, sequins, glitter, beads, texture paste, rubons, copic pens, and stamps. 

I don't have a lot of experience playing with copic pens, but I think the finished result was passable. 

This canvas was all about the details, sparkle, and bling. :) I wanted to create something with lots of texture and depth, and something that was very bright, colourful, and feminine at the same time. 

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Earlier this year I was asked if I would like to do a commissioned piece for the Australian Scrapbooking Ideas magazine. Of course I said yes, and it has just recently been published in Issuue 29, pages 24-26. The article was about scrapping layouts in an Art Nouveau style, using a sketch designed by me (which you will find below). I was asked to create three layouts using Meg's Garden papers, and as much Imaginarium Designs chipboard as I liked.  

 "CHERISH"

This layout is based very close to the original sketch design, and was all about highlighting the layout and photo with soft, pastel pinks. I have included lots of punchwork to add details and depth to the design. Most of the chipboard has been heat embossed with embossing powders and glitters.  

 "LOVE, CHERISH, ADORE"

Again, I have used lots of punchwork to add to the design, and lots of fussy cut and layered flowers to help add depth. 

"TRAVEL SNAP SHOTS" This layout is a little more vintage and masculine compared to my usual style.  And if you would like to see more photos about these projects, or details about the products and techniques used, you can find my full post on the Imaginarium Designs blog. 

If you would like to use this sketch, please feel free. All I ask is that you give credit to me, for this design, if you post it anywhere (Facebook, blogs, galleries, Instagram etc.). 
Thanks for stopping by. :)
Cheers and hugs, xxx

Mixed Media, Here I Come!!!!

OMG! OMG! OMG! I'm so excited!!!! I just finished my first ever canvas. *Insert happy dance here*. This one is for my mother's birthday. I decided it was the right thing for her to have the honour of my first canvas.

Here's a close up of the butterflies, bling, and dress form. Yes, in my true fashion, I have added bling to my canvas. Yes, those are real paper ruffles on the skirt (I won't mention how frustrating and difficult that part was, lol!).

Here's my little quote. For the life of me, I can't remember where I saw or heard this quote. I googled it, but nothing came up.

So, what do you think? I would be thrilled for some feedback, so if you would be kind enough to leave a comment, I would be truly appreciative. I need to know if this is an avenue worth persuing. But if it doesn't inspire anyone creatively, then I might have to go find something else to do. (-: